Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia Launch First Direct Flights to Athens

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia have announced a new direct flight route from Sharjah to Athens, the capital of Greece. The first flight took off this week, marking the beginning of a service that will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. There are plans to increase the number of flights in the future.

The inaugural flight ceremony was attended by several important figures, including Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, and Antonis Alexandridis, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the UAE.

Ali Salim Al Midfa stated, “The launch of the new air route to the Hellenic Republic is a significant addition to the strategic development and expansion plan of Sharjah Airport. It involves providing more of passengers preferred global destinations and diversifying options for them, in line with the growing demand in the travel and cargo sectors between the UAE and the Hellenic Republic. It aligns with the strength and diversity of mutual relations between the two countries, especially in areas related to the economy, tourism, trade, and other activities.”

Adel Al Ali commented, “Athens is the latest addition to our expanding EU network from Sharjah, joining Milan and Krakow. This new route provides our customers in the UAE and beyond with more opportunities to explore the Hellenic Republic with our renowned value-driven service. The launch of direct flights to Athens reaffirms our commitment to offering our passengers seamless, accessible, and affordable connectivity options. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard to experience the rich history and cultural heritage of Athens.”